Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Baxter, MN

Baxter, Minnesota is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in BaxterProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes10View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Baxter

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Baxter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center Inc Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 74

Family Child Care Homes in Baxter

10 licensed family child care homess are listed in Baxter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Baxter Fun & Friends Baxter, MN 56425 Family Child Care Home Erickson Chantell Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Exe Jessica N Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hennessey Amber E Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Keck Jessica E Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Larson Janelle T Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Meyer Tanya L Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Moses Amanda S Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Thomsen Amy K Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home WELC Little Warriors Child Care Baxter, MN 56425

Preschools in Baxter

1 licensed preschools is listed in Baxter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Christ Lutheran Little Lambs Preschool Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Baxter

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Baxter. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Baxter Center Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 8 Head Start Program TCCAP Head Start Baxter, MN 56425 Capacity 48
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ZIP codes in Baxter

ZIP 56425Care providers

How to pick care in Baxter

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Baxter, MN, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Baxter, MN have?
Based on current licensing data, Baxter is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Baxter facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Baxter to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Baxter licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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